Kajaani Fest
A high-class music festival full of famous performers around the Kajaanihalli sports hall in the centre of Kajaani.
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Vuokatti-hiihto Skiing Event
The snow certainty of Vuokatti Hiihto, the best prepared ski tracks, experienced organisation and snow covered hilly landscape guarantee a skiing experience for both amateurs and top-class athletes!
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Kajaani Street Market
The traditional street market event is arranged annually in Kajaani at the time of Kajaani Poetry Week and the birthday of national poet Eino Leino (6th July).
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Kainuu Open
Kainuu Open is the culmination of the Kainuu golf season. It is played annually on the three golf courses of Kainuu. Katinkulta Golf, Kajaani Golf and Paltamo Golf courses are played on consecutive days.
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Tour de Kainuu Cycling Event
Welcome to enjoy a relaxed event as well as beautiful hills and the brilliant waters of Kainuu!
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Eino Leino House Book Days
The annual Paltaniemi Days and Eino Leino House Book Days in July are a combination of sales event, presentations, lectures, concerts, meeting old and new acquaintances and attending evening events.
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Kekrifest
The annual Kekrifest, entertaining especially the heavy music enthusiasts, is arranged in October at Kajaanihalli.
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Ärjä Art Festival
Ärjä art festival, arranged every other year, offers its guests ecological themes and performing arts on the beautiful island.
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Kuhakunkku Fishing Competition
Oulujärven Kuhakunkku, based in Paltamo, is a fishing competition specialized in pike perch. The event also hosts a side party.
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Swamp Soccer World Championships
Swamp Soccer World Championships are played annually in Hyrynsalmi, Kainuu.
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Ethno Music Festival Sommelo in Kuhmo
Ethno music festival Sommelo in Kuhmo is arranged annually in Kuhmo. In addition to concerts, the program includes for example exhibitions, training in different musical instruments and seminars related to folk music.
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Raate Road
Raate Road in Suomussalmi, about 18 km long and ending at frontier barriers, was the scene of two decisive Winter War battles.
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Annual Regional Gala
The annual regional Gala of Kainuu is arranged every year in August, in one of the region's municipalities. The event is aimed at the residents of Kainuu and is free for everyone to participate.
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